Let It Rain - Derek and the Dominoes live

[@marcweeks9178]

I used to see Jim Gordon several times a week where I used to work, which was the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, CA. Gordon was incarcerated there and hospitalized on the inpatient medical unit. I would scan documents into the electronic medical records for the patients on the unit, and occasionally Gordon would stop off at the nurses' station to ask a question. He looked nothing like the tall, strapping young man of his drumming years. I heard from one of the nurses that he had asked for a book from the prison library about rock stars. One can only imagine what he might have wanted with that. He played on lots of popular records, so he may have been trying to remember or maybe he wanted to show his fellow inmates who he had played drums with. I made damn sure though that everyone in that area knew who he had been at one time.

[@rayfrazier8657]

It sad when your at the top of your game everyone is or wants to be your friend but when you truly need a friend no 1 is there. Never take people for granted you never know when you might need a real true friend. Gordon was a great drummer thou.

[@LeoraLaGraffe]

Thank you so much for doing your best to care for him there. I wrote to him when he was there and he was kind enough to write me back. I treasure those letters.

[@dwightgaston6079]

45 years after first hearing it, I still consider this Jim Gordon solo as one of the greatest live rock drum solos of all time.Unlike other drummers, he stuck to the groove all throughout his solo' he shook that groove like a dog will shake a rat, and pushed it to insane levels - and that outro/intro fill going back to the band! Jesus! And Eric's soloing as well! Crazy beautiful! I will never tire of listening to this song.

[@dwightgaston6079]

C;a[ton goaded Jim with more and more solos, both ramping up to a frenzy.

[@dwightgaston6079]

After years and years of wondering why the drummer who so inspired me suddenly disappeared, I learned the horrible fate of Jim. The day after I learned, I performed this song, sang AND did the drum solo. Thankfully it was not recorded as I would have sucked next to this legend. And also, while I was doing the solo, I was crying.

[@nealmont]

Greatest solo and greatest rock & roll drummer ever. There was a reason everybody wanted him to play on their stuff.

[@thomasbedell4770]

I don’t know about the best rock drummer and that kind of ultimate praise, but I will say this is one hell of a great cut. I can only say where was I back then? Why didn’t I get my act together to get a venue to see these guys? My first response is to say “too stoned to get it together and no money” but I think I had no idea based on Clapton’s first solo album that doing these songs live would be so incredibly good. I was still lamenting the demise of Cream. Blind Faith: good but not Cream was my thinking. What did I know? Layla had not yet been released and so without seeing this group I had no idea. This is definitely a sum of all parts band. Glad there are live recordings of this group. They really transport one to another plane.

[@dwightgaston6079]

@@thomasbedell4770 Being from the Philippines, I had even less luck than you. I did get to see Clapton later when he went there, but the Filipino hippies from the bleachers destroyed the fence and surged down to the orchestra level where Marcos' cronies and the children of his cronies were, and Clapton almost refused to go out and play. That was the last time he played in the PHilippines. Still, we had a rousing good time. But Jim Gordon was long gone by then.

[@fitnessisgood4u]

Beautiful drumming. Great drive and swing without rushing the time. A fine art, indeed. Natural talent right there

[@davidclay2339]

RIP Jim Gordon. A great drummer

[@garyhighley9022]

One of the greatest songs played by one of the greatest groups of all time.

[@sailorflight-deck7052]

That is an amazing drum solo!!! loved it...this when real musicians walked this earth! lol!...Lucky enought to see Led Zeppelin live in Seattle in 1976..skipped school right after 1st period...we left that parking lot so fast..I remember that so clearly...all of us "Long Hairs left...about 8 cars leaving one right after the other!!..what a great time that was...and yes I am old guy now..64 years old..the brevity of life...well if any one else out there can "remember" those days.. please share..thank-you..would love to hear them..take care all of you out there..be safe cause its a world gone mad out there...from an old sailor from Seattle

[@julenepegher6999]

I LOVE your story, I remember those days and cherish them!! I’m 63, I loved our long hair 70’s guys. We had the best music, I never skipped school to see a concert but we skipped school many times just to party. Great Times! Cheers 🍻

[@sailorflight-deck7052]

@@julenepegher6999 @Julene Pegher..Thank-you so much for your reply!....lol! skippin school to party! Keggar at the gravel-pits or at the lake or wherever! and yes we had the best music and the coolest "chics"..loved our chics cause they could hang out with us guys and drink just like us...smoke like us..cusss like us..talk about cars and farming and the best part was the girls were all so smart.and funny and all so pretty...no tattoos or nose rings or weird haircuts..most girls had haircuts like Farrah Fawcett or Dorothy Hamill!...thank you Julene so much for sharing!! take care foxy chic! lol!!! just had to throw that in...

[@julenepegher6999]

@@sailorflight-deck7052 😊 had to respond. Kegs at 40 acres, where we partied or spur of the moment the cemetery, yes us girls could party just like the guys. I didn’t mind the tattoos on the guys,😉 we had pierced ears and were tanned and thin. . Thanks for the compliment. Also I thank God. I lived in those days!! Take care!

[@sailorflight-deck7052]

@@julenepegher6999 your welcome and thanks for the response...take care!

[@AbleBodied]

@@sailorflight-deck7052 Yep and we girls worked on the muscle car, drop- tops, right next to the boys, while jamming out. Skipped school for cruising and partying just to hear the radio or 8 track LOUD. I lived in the big city where there was a live concert every weekend where I lived, or 80 miles down the road in New Orleans, I'd see a band's show and then party with them on Bourbon Street. I can't believe I really use to be that free. We use to be that free. The best of humanity and music is long gone.

[@mrfantasy3178]

One of the very best musical line ups ever seen. Legendary stuff this band. Clapton still plays this song today , his 70th birthday at the UK Royal Albert Hall is a great live version.

[@kendallbraziel5621]

This is the first live version of this song I have ever heard and it is Fantastic!

[@randycollins7910]

I have listened to this for a very long time now so I'll just say welcome aboard Kendall and enjoy the ride. Treat yourself to a copy of Derek and The Dominoes Live. Rock On! 🤘🤘🤘

[@mikekonieczka3755]

Yeah it is!!

[@mandiabrahams7824]

Jim Gordon was on form that night...cheers!

[@jackbarrett127]

Clapton handled every incarnation of his musical journey with total grace & style. Thanks for all those memories, they helped me with my musical quest has well. KEEP ON KEEPIN ON

[@billywillieme]

Did you ever see him live on stage and super intoxicated? Nasty very Nasty, we walked out ! He was no longer a God he died to me that night.

[@dayleclarke4433]

@@billywillieme he recovered though and gave us his incredible playing through the late 80s, 90s and 2000s.

[@miltthomas7057]

@@billywillieme Get over yourself...life is all about redemption. If you have turned your life around to the great benefit of others (as did Clapton) that still doesn't excuse such intolerance. We all have fallen short. How many climb out of that hole? Not many!

[@framedtube]

Glad you'all are loving this post as much as I do ... never expected such positive comments, and what an AMAZING album beginning to end. I think I'll put it on my headphones to go to sleep tonight ... perfect combo ... 2 bongs sativa (buzz), 2 bongs indica (relaxation), and this album ... now doesn't that sound like a nice concoction? :)

[@devinhood7340]

PERFECT

[@ChrisChurton]

:-) :-) :-) Ha Ha

[@jimp9358]

Absolutely! Thank you!

[@granthurlburt4062]

Whenever some younger person tells me that Eric Clapton is overrated and boring, I advise them to listen to this performance, as well as Wheels of Fire. Thanks so much for posting it. Often keeps me going on long drives at night.

[@timothy5874]

Without a doubt

[@pholzer5]

Thank you "Skivideos" for sharing this recording. .... In the photo above L-R are Jim Gordon (drums), Carl Radle (bass), Bobby Whitlock (keyboards, vocals) , Eric Clapton (vocals, guitar). Clapton and Whitlock continue to perform in 2023. RIP Carl Radle (great bassist) and Jim Gordon (great drummer).

[@billjackson1317]

There really kicking it ‼️

[@greatsilentwatcher]

Jim Gordan is incredible - sorry that he's lost for us to hear again.

[@jeffreycolvin9124]

Well said. Would have given anything to see him perform live. What a tragedy

[@fredjennings5312]

Yeah I’m sure he made his mom proud.

[@fafsa89]

@@fredjennings5312 That's crass.

[@dlm9293]

@@fredjennings5312 damn dude

[@j.j.upright4010]

@@fredjennings5312 instant Karma is going to get you... It's going to knock you off your feet! ☠️👹☠️

[@jaykay6387]

This take was on fire, which is why it's on the live album. Incredible.

[@ncb1003]

I remember listening to this song while out fishing for "Bud" fish with some friends back in the early '70's on Newfound Lake, NH. The drum solo was as intoxicating back then as is now, now that I'm not intoxicated. Thanks for posting it!

[@jeffberglund8773]

Fantastic song first heard it in 75 incredible, absolutely incredible 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎵🎼

[@spoonful1018]

Newfound is the clearest lake I've ever swam in

[@Dan-zq5wt]

Incredible band. Great bass line too

[@timothy5874]

Agree Carl Radle groove right in sync with Jim Gordon

[@victoriacometh5168]

Oh My Lord! I danced,I sang,I loved,every bit pf this song!!!

[@richardgonzales4685]

All I can say is wow what a great song just love it.

[@davidevans3175]

Jim Gordon is an absolute freight train. Unbelievable.

[@markbrennan8033]

Wore this album out...loved the duet on the Layla album, wish there was something like it nowadays.

[@billr2375]

My very first concert...thank you Mark Manoff and guys from Baltimore---Painters MIll, Theater in the Round, Thanksgiving weekend 1970...they opened with Layla. Blessed memories of that time, place, music and Mark---RIP.

[@jeffhadland3705]

Musicians...excellent jam. Thanks 😊

[@tomrott5333]

We LOVE you JIM wherever you are now... !!!

[@michaeldollinter8413]

Mental illness runs deep on my mom & dad’s family. Today theirs qualified dr’s for All Of You God Given Very Talented Artists. Please, we need your Talent !!!

[@granthurlburt4062]

Poor Jim Gordon (and his late mother).

[@michaeldollinter8413]

Thank You Jesus For Jim Gordon !!!

[@UNUSUALUSERNAME220]

What a shame. A deadly combination of misdiagnosed schizophrenia and drug abuse destroyed everything.

[@stevebetker829]

Amen to that

[@LeoraLaGraffe]

Amen

[@allanbriggs807]

This is excellent.

[@Zach492]

First heard this in the early 70’s. Found the record in my dad’s collection and was blown away. Then discovered Mountain Jam on eat a peach. Both songs from the Fillmore I believe. From that point on was hooked on both bands. Then got a guitar, of course. Thanks for the memories!!

[@the90schildmashups92]

There is something very special about this song, with a young Clapton on lead vocals in the early '70s. I get tearful after he comes in, those tender vocals are powerful

[@tomrott5333]

They are for sure !!! And Jim's solo !!! OMG. Could not get any better....

[@richardthomas4001]

They were definately on their game. What a band

[@timf5875]

Simply talent...

[@lockedin60]

Over 50 years ago and time makes a difference. One pictured here is gone and one is behind bars and likely will never be heard live again.

[@richardpowell3259]

👍👍👍👍👍Wow. Thats music folks.

[@bobnewman1116]

Yes they were the best rock band in the world then and always will be.

[@jhmorgan72753]

pure genius !!!

[@walteriraci6349]

JIM GORDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tomrott5333]

YEEEEEEEEEES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zarialf55]

Increíble solo de batería...sin duda Jim Gordon...baterista de elite, realmente excepcional...!!!

[@hammer44head]

Duane should'nt have played on Layla? Shit Duane kicked some life into that project when the the DOmino's were in a rut, not to mention Duane came up with the most famous or one of the most famous 7 notes intro to Layla. Duane and Eric made great music together.

[@diannejohnson8416]

duane is n was awesome to say that he should never play on layla is nuts, the best layla ever dude or skydivers

[@benmeltzer]

@@diannejohnson8416 Ever hear the Unplugged version? From your comment I find it hard to believe you have.

[@melissatyree566]

Who said Duane shouldn't have played on Layla. I have never heard that. Duane infused that tasty southern rock influences all over the album. It wouldn't be the masterpiece it is without Duane Allman. Rest in musical peace. DA..

[@thomassnider6691]

Add my voice to those who think Duane Allman was a great addition to the Layla album. In fact, he should've left the Allman Brothers Band and joined Derek & The Dominoes. Maybe he'd still be alive today if he had.

[@hammer44head]

@@thomassnider6691 - I gotta disagree with Duane joining the Dominoes over going back with his band the Allmans, i dont think eric was in any shape to continue with the Dominoes after his attempt to get Patti to leave George. He (eric) just disentigrated into heroin addiction for years after that. I personally liked the Allmans more than the Dominoes so i am coming from a biased opinion. I think Greg's songwriting and Dickie was starting to blossom as a writer also, the allmans were poised for some great music for years. Who knows what would have happened with Duane and that motorcycle? I wish he was still with us, such a tragedy.

[@kevinkreusling6373]

Saw Eric at spectrum in Philly with Yvonne elerman. Lov this song

[@petegarrido5406]

What a guitar solo !!!

[@beautifulsmall]

Played this today on my stereo and was urged to adjust the speakers for maximum stereo effect . superb .

[@sethbank6425]

Impeccable

[@culybird]

Marc weeks That's one of the most incredible reads. I was aware of his incarcerations, but you give it a personal melancholy touch. The list of musicans that Clapton has lost, a heavy burden.

[@tomrott5333]

WE LOVE YOU JIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fordpeagler9289]

Bobby Whitlock vocals shine through.

[@WayneLatham-c7u]

the supergroup of ALL time....THE DREAM TEAM!

[@spoonful1018]

One of the great bands

[@mtoscano343]

All good here. 🎶 💗 😎

[@billjackson1317]

Hope Jim Gordon still plays drums🙏

[@rustywege1264]

they need to be in the hall of fame

[@royharper2003]

there is no more room after they inducted the Go-Gos

[@bradleybrown8399]

For one album?

[@SteveEngland-kg4iz]

This song was not let it rain originally, Clapton used the instrumental track from another song and dubbed the words to let it rain, I once had that song on a random cassette tape. Wish I still had it !!!

[@drahcirnomis6719]

Fantastic and unfortunately the current generation of musicians are not capable of producing at this level. Perhaps again in the future.

[@davidboldi2309]

Jim Gordon was the shit.

[@henryl5174]

Man…anyone get this on film? Can you imagine what Mr. Gordon looks like making THAT happen?

[@jameswright2558]

1st for me, holy...!!! Classic jam, let it rain on me.

[@gordonmcintosh2655]

Bobby Whitlock did a great job on harmony and organ.

[@heatherhiggins5016]

Bobby Whitlock was the driving force behind the sound of Derek and the Dominos

[@kenconaway7681]

@@heatherhiggins5016 Without a doubt. His voice lead and as harmony are the quintessential sound of this band. Drugs and drink destroyed Derek and the Dominoes in the end. Bobby Whitlock would have been spoken of in revered tones among the general population and not just musicians and other musical gurus, Bobby has a channel on YT with his wife. He tells stories that are one of a kind.

[@heatherhiggins5016]

@@kenconaway7681, I watch Bobby and Coco's videos I have Bobbies autobiography. Big fan of Bobby

[@dlm9293]

Ohhhh yessir. Love Bobby Whitlock and his contributions to not only the Domino's but to the Delaney and Bonnie band as well

[@leechild4655]

Bobby is so open about his life. Sometimes CoCo will stop recording to edit some juicey detail out. too funny. ;-)

[@tomlehr861]

I studied him,very versatile in all styles

[@tomrott5333]

skivideos - THIS IS NOT 'ONE OF THE BEST'. THIS IS...THE BEST VERSION !!!! :) If you listen close enough, you will notice Jim solos all the time from 0:00 to the end of song... :)

[@framedtube]

HA HA HA ... OK, I really cannot disagree with your comment. I try to stay away from "best ever" in case there are 20 or 30 versions I never heard (seen EC 85 times including opening night of the 2005 Cream reunion at the Royal Albert) ... but, of all the version I've heard ... I will agree with you 100%!!

[@tomrott5333]

@@framedtube And I was there (in RAH 2005) everyday, but only seen one show ( Monday - Bank Holiday)...the night Jack Bruce cried on stage ! We met plenty of people there - Roger Waters, Eno, Bill Wyman, Alice Cooper, Brian May.... :). It was the most expensive ticket I ever paid for one gig, but it was a great show !!! You could buy a bootleg from the first night just day after...

[@granthurlburt4062]

Absoutely the best versions of Let It Rain were the live performances by Derek and the Dominoes. Carl Radle was the ideal bassist to support Eric. You hear him all the time but he's playing with Eric in a way that benefits EC. I love Jack Bruce but it is a different type of music hearing him supported versus in Cream where there were often three soloists who created great music because they were so good.

[@NuTonesForever]

I have always thought of Carl Radle as one of the best riff-based bassists of the era. Rock solid on the beat, pleasing phrases, as you say, in a way that benefits EC.

[@martyjansing2675]

Who would you say played bass on this song on Eric's first solo album? It wasn't Carl. Carl is good but the bass on the album could just as well been the lead. Oh, bye the way it was Stephen Stills...special request from Eric and Tom Dowd.

[@martyjansing2675]

Forgot to mention... Bobby Whitlock states that Stills "played it with a pic".

[@nazmoking3171]

Eric Clapton at his creative peak of his career!

[@ponzo1967]

Let it rain is so much better than the studio recording because this band freaking smokes. Gordon Radle and Whitlocks organ and backing vocals smashes like nothing else Wow 😳

[@bobnewman1116]

Yes, they were the best rock band in the world when they were creating this stuff.

[@peterwerneken566]

Why do you say Allman should not have played on the album?

[@mjford6152]

Clapton's best ever playing in my humble opinion.

[@mixaliskokkinos1496]

Half our pass midnight with rain..

[@joshuahornsby767]

I don't understand your description for the clip. Why shouldn't Duane have played on Layla?? Lol I don't get it.

[@harrymontgomery5268]

BOBBY WHITLOCK!!!!!!!! The best besides Billy Preston Hammond B-3 player ever. His vocals are killer too.

[@pabloperez4063]

It's too loud and covers the solo guitar

[@teetomthomas]

@@pabloperez4063 He is a little ham fisted. No wonder he never really worked much after this band.

[@pabloperez4063]

@@teetomthomas what means ham fisted?

[@pabloperez4063]

I found out... And I agree

[@clintcaptain8930]

gregg allman perhaps?

[@veramclaughlin4849]

The groove line...Drums A u t o pirate

[@robincampbell3050]

It sounds like Jim Gordon had some jazz influence in his drumming.

[@kevinwoods5079]

First part is not Derek and the Domi oes ------- seco d is a song xalled Evil without lyrics foloewd bt Let it Rain?..... Evil was recorded in April and May in england 😢.

[@ranchowilli]

Imagina que es una guerra y nadie va alli, porque a todo el mundo le gusta escuchar música y aman los animales y la paz. Mother's Friendship 5 X 5 Mother's Friendship 5 5 5 5 5 Fran Records Costa Rica, USA, Paraguay, Philippines, Spain and Germany

[@mamatiti-kq1nm]

このトラックが一番好きだ。

[@taimeuppe6174]

Let it rain

[@fauxbro]

Not sure I get your logic at all. I saw Cream, Blind Faith, EC with Delaney, Bonnie and Derek and the Dominoes......also the the original ABB twice......there's no record or show Duane Allman couldn't lift to a higher plane (with the exception of Cream)

[@kevinembleton7094]

Perfect

[@bluefen]

No Duane on this album, but yr right, he was special...

[@kendallbraziel5621]

Where was this recorded at

[@keithlumb7314]

Fillmore East NY, October 23rd or 24th 1970. Hope this helps Kendall.

[@chrismoller4272]

Jim Gordon held a groove better than anybody. D&D and Cream best Clapton ever got

[@mixaliskokkinos1496]

Blind Faith..!!!

[@benmeltzer]

Song starts at at 0:15.

[@mikemike1425]

I thought it was the beginning, I didn't know it was the end says Bobby Whitlock. So sad, what could have been.............

[@martyfeldman2101]

Why the need to diss Allman? Nobody twisted Allman;s arm to get him to play on 'Layla'. Derek & The Dominos - Live is a great LP. So is 'Layla'.

[@jimmypeters]

Plus Let It Rain was not originally a Dominoes' track anyway, it came from Eric's previous debut solo album, and this live version is missing the piano part which was a prominent part of the studio original, played either by Leon Russell or John Simon.

[@joerockhead3665]

what a shame this band didnt carry on

[@dmcginnis28]

I'd give anything to see the video of this, probably doesn't exist, but still....

[@mikebolduan5222]

Entschuldigt bitte, bin selber kein Musiker. Bin aber ein R&B-Fan, und auch 'Clapton, speziell Cream live. Habe zahlreiche Tapes Vinyl natürlich. Aber Derek & the Dominoes ist für mich die beste Live-Scheibe ever. Ebenbürtig live m.E. nur noch mit mit Mr. Hendrix live at fillmore east (3 tapes with Izabella), Colosseum live, oder Just one night live (Japan, wo er seines Erachtens nur besoffen war). Aber o.k.. Vielleicht noch Stones in Atlantic City. Nevertheless Derek and the Dominos best live record ever in my opinion!

[@mjford6152]

Jim Gordon was a monster drummer. Listen to this Let It Rain solo, then compare to any Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell or John Bonhom solo you think is best. Hear the difference? If you can't then listen to any Mike Shrieve solo. Can you hear the difference now? I sure can. Singing drummers? Levon Helm, Buddy Miles. No wonder the guitar players like Clapton came to the states.

[@МуратХоконов-г4н]

If so, one should not forget Don Brewer's drum solo from GFR

[@marcwilliams2504]

"another reason that Duane Allman should not have played on the Layla album" Really?

[@dmcginnis28]

that guy's stoned, forget him

[@markv.5962]

@@dmcginnis28 mission accomplished

[@scottculross4470]

What? No Duane on Layla..seriously they were the best together.., then we probably wouldnt have key to the highway as well , im so glad they got together. Soon after Duane was gone.

[@arnoldlayne5705]

Live version sounds more like Clapton than the studio version that sounds like George Harrison recorded it. I love how they influenced each other...

[@edwardborne3927]

Stephan Stills played the 1st solo on the studio track😮

[@aintskeered8248]

OMG!

[@ranchowilli]

imaginez que c'est la guerre et personne ne viendra, parce que tout le monde aime ecouter de la musique et aime la paix et les animaux. Mother's Friendship 5 X 5 Mother's Friendship 5 5 5 5 5 Fran Records Costa Rica, USA, Paraguay, Philippines, Spain and Germany

[@aldito7586]

Got Eric Clapton's Autobiography book from a radio station back in 2008. (I believe - something like that). Eric is the best electric guitarist. He's beyond a very nice guy. But this is a very tough read. If you are a former drug addict - This is a very tough read !!!

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

That a helluva drum solo wow. In fact the drummer is the only one holding this thing together.

[@iconicyard1311]

youtube allows comments. whats ths special occasion .

[@edd7812]

Just listened to Chicago live from Carnegie Hall version of "Ballet for a girl in Buchannon" and couldn't help but think of this Jim Gordon drum playing and solo, it sure sounds like it influenced Danny Seraphine a lot... kzbin.info/www/bejne/joeVfoyDlqerg68

[@johnswan9123]

I thought the record was stuck.

[@a_missippian]

i need way more cowbell 😁

[@bobnewman1116]

Bobby Whitlock is STILL the shit now. Austin TX now still cranking it out.

[@johntitor129]

Noah U BEE Right when Left

[@kevinsaxon4182]

K is al ways your friend

[@hogfan595]

That was "KICKASS"

[@ragnorr2001]

Hey Mike,come talk to me

[@clubhouseme]

really a staggering little concoction of talent, imagine if Clapton wasn't into heroin , and decided that this group should stay together

[@gregdolecki8530]

He was never the same after the heroin.

[@heatherhiggins5016]

The entire band was addicted to Heroin, from the book bags of heroin were all over the studio and the sound room.